The National tribune., 1887-11-24
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~. s., Bay city, Mich read in THE NATIONAL
TRIBUNE your answer 20 -. C., asking who COW
cred the retreat of the Union army nj the first bat
tie of Bud Run. You say that IL Is generally con-
coded that Benkers Brigade, consisting Of the sh,
soldiers must differ from you, and would refer
you 10 " Michigan in the War" Gen. J. il. Rich
ardson, who commanded n brigade in that battle,
consisting of the "a and Sd Mich, 18th ~ Y, and
LEST Mass, was known rs Fighting Dick" Think
IL was Michigan soldiers Who had the honor Of COW
ering that retreat. AnsiCer. Oar information was
obtained from the official records of the War De-
pariment, and in this case they must be considered
correct.
D. J., Vaney Fails. r. Ia firm Of attorneys that
lemployed for the prosecution Of my claims against
the Government having turned out 10 be a fraud,
how should proceed 10 recover my discharge GER
tficate aud other papers? Ansurer. We know
nothing Of the firm named; never heard Of
IL. We suggest that you write 10 the Second
Auditor Of the Treasury, In whose Office your claim
for pay adjusted. IL Is possible that your dis
charge may Dc retained there. IL not, he in
form you what disposition was made of IL.
-, Douer. MI. Is a soldier against whom
the charge OF deseriion stands entitled to a pen
sion? . Can a soldier be considered desertcr
who, after being wounded and sent Ia a hospital
and finding himself able failed To return 90 his
regiment? 3. is the said soldier not entitled 10 an
honorable discharge? IL so, why does the War
Department refuse 10 grant oneg .. How should
such a soldier proceed To obtain an honorable dis
charge, having served faithfully, being wounded
twice. also being pensioned, and on account Of his
wounds never having been able TO return 10 his
regiment? 4HSIccr. l. No. 2. Unless he can prove
10y conclusive testimony that lac was physically
unable 10 return TO his regiment by reason of
wounds injuries or disease contracted in the serv-
hsa FRnHHN 1aa rnfaEff fnr
less he prove the facts contained In our answer
10 your second question. L. IL Is governed by the
law. In some cases an honorable discharge must
be refused in others II can be granted o. Write 10
the Adutaut General L. = A., stating all the facts
In your case and he will advise you
~ man who in the service
artisan Of arsenal, u. 8 A. in 1852, being discharged
for injury received in head, applies for invalid
pension IN June, 1850. Proof was completed and
pension allowed 20 commence but few months
back from date of issue. What law governs in such
case? AHslHer. In all cases where disability orig
mated prior 10 March 4, 1851, The pension, when al
lowed no matter when claim was filed will com
mence from the date when the last evidence neces-
sary 10 complete the claim filed. There
no arrears Ia such cases.
I'd. B., Monterey, Mich-A soldier applied for
pension ia 1876 and died in 1852 Ills widow COM
pleted the evidence required and received pension
Of 50 per month from date of his discharge 10 date
OF his death. They had two children at time Of his
discharge, one Of whom is yet living, aud who, of
course, was over at date of his fathers death.
is lie entitled 10 part of his fathers pension dR
sWer. No. The pension belonged solely to the
widow. II the soldier died from a cause incident
10 his service, then the widow entitled TO file
claim for pension. including such minors
under l6 years OF age at the date of their fathers
death. III tie widow did not file claim, such
minors were entitled can file claim at any
time; but 1t must be understood that 10 entitle
them, il must be proven that the cause OF the sol
dier's death was due 10 his military service and
line Of duty.
=, M-How can one be appointed 10 West
! Point Military Academy? AnstUer. Appointments
| 20 West Point procured by the Representatives
! a - L. aH.N
poniment. Application should be made 10 him.
C. w. d.. 0arUile, M-Please tell me why the
Pension Office will allow an increase only from
the 18th day of June, loS., my claim having been
fled Aug. l3 1852 Ansicer. An increase OF pen
sion the old disability can draw only from date
I of examination 10y the Examining Surgeon after
the claim for increase has been filed.
! y. T.. Union Centre. ". Yin "A recent issue of
/ THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE observed am alluson 10
! land warrants What are they and soldiers
OF The late war entitled to same? Ansi0er. Land
warrants were issued as bounty for service in
prior 10 March 3 1855. None were issued for serv-
ice in the of the rebellion. "a Ia that the
| bounty was paid In money instead of land.
y. s.. Orange " il filed. through an attorney.
a claim for pension on account of disabilities Of
rheumatism. inflammation OF the eyes aud chronic
darrhca, contracted IN the service. My lawyer
/ having abandoned the ease, obtained The services
Of another, who in the prosecution OF the claim
omitted To include the disability Of chronic diar-
rhea. The pension WAS allowed a s. per month.
Am not entitled TO nrrearage for the unmeniioned
disability. my claim having been originally filed
prior TO June, lss0g Ansuer. Your claim for
chronic diarThea can Ice opened at any time. You
should write 10 the Commissioner Of Pensions and
ask him about it's condition. IL il originally
alleged la affidavit filed prior TO July i, l5sO IL
will draw arrears; otherwise not.
X. As, HuatiBgddie. MO.-ln my pension claim
] have no hospital record OF my wounds, but have
the atidayits OF my Iiegimental Surgeon aud Lieu
] / tcnant-Colonel. NV claim rejected March
!, 1857. Can you explain why? You say that il
there be no hospital record the soldier must fur.
nish the affidavit Of his Regimental Surgeon An
stoor Unless YOU give us further information stat
ing the grounds upon which your claim re.
lected, we cannot answer your inquiry. send us
the letter OF rejection, and we Will endcavor TO
, 4 ply 10 your query.
o. II. ~, SiOckJridge, Wis.-l. IL the proof In
pension claim lac considered sufficient will the
Commissioner call for further proof before reject
ing the claim? =. About how long after "A claim
has reached the final Adjudicating Board will IL b,
tl decision il reached? IHSiUer. !. Yes. III,
claimant Is generally advised that unless certain
testimony be furnished. the claim cannot be favor
ably considered. 2. From one 10 four weeks usu
, ally.
J. H. H., Goloondd. ILLS there any law provid
ing pension for "A disabled negro who acted a.
servant 10 officer. not having been enlisted
man. and whose disability was incurred ia line O
duty? Aaacer. There Is no law applicable to sucl
! "A The servant not being enlisted maj
not ia the military service OF the United States
and hence cauno. be pcnsioned.